The former Paul G. Poulin Auditorium to be renamed for Hammond Lumber, with the main entrance to the Augusta Civic Center to be rededicated to Poulin.
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Judge allows Maine lobstermen’s lawsuit over ‘red listing’ to advance
Businesses say the rating that encourages consumers to avoid eating lobster is defamatory and has caused significant economic harm.
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Legislative committee recommends rule changes for Maine teens facing adult charges
The Legislature’s criminal justice and public safety committee approved the bill, with some amendments, on Wednesday.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Bowdoin College students face discipline for pro-Palestine encampment
Protesters say they’re responding to President Trump’s recent statements about taking over Gaza, and Bowdoin’s lack of response to a student referendum on Palestinian solidarity.
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South Portland halts disputed tree removal near jetport
Officials at Maine’s largest airport must show the runway approach project hasn’t violated local, state and federal land use laws.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Cutting funding for school meals would be devastating for Maine children, advocates say
House Republicans are considering cutting the number of schools that qualify for free breakfast and lunch. The move could have a huge impact in Maine, which has the highest rate of childhood hunger in New England.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Susan Collins heads to Mar-a-Lago with Republican senators to meet with Trump
Maine’s senior senator has been more critical of the Trump administration than most of her Republican colleagues, and will play a key role in any budget deals.
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Maine Mall shooting suspect was dropped off at the mall, prosecutors say
Ahmed Basheer Awad, 20, of Westbrook made his first court appearance via Zoom on Friday afternoon where a judge raised his bail to $250K cash.
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King’s Head Pub opening Freeport location
The new gastropub will launch in the former Jameson Tavern space.
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One of two suspects in death of Biddeford man pleads not guilty
Linda Lambert pleaded not guilty to felony murder and robbery charges in connection with the death last fall of Gene Dares.